FIELD FARM, LONGDON HILL, , ,

FIELD FARM

Field Farm is a well located property positioned in between Evesham and Wickhamford. The property currently offers a versatile portfolio of income generating opportunities that have significant potential for enhancement. Field Farm comprises a spacious four bedroom main house, a recently developed holiday let, a range of former farm buildings currently let commercially and 29 acres of land of which approximately 22.5 acres is used within an arable rotation. The property is available as a whole or in two lots.

Mileages: Evesham town centre (2 miles), Broadway (3 ½ miles), Stratford upon Avon (16 miles), Cheltenham (17 miles), Worcester (17 miles), Birmingham (32 miles).

Road: M5 J9 (12 ½ miles), M40 J15 (22 miles)

Railway: Evesham and

Airports: Bristol and Birmingham

Key Features:

Lot 1: • 4 bedroom spacious farmhouse with modern interior • 1 bedroom barn conversion holiday let with high spec modern interior • Covered outdoor swimming pool • Large lawned garden • Log cabin

Lot 2: • Range of former farm buildings and yard areas used for commercial lettings 2 (buildings approx. footprint of 2,350m ) • Land extending to approximately 29 acres

For sale as a whole or in 2 lots.

Field Farm is located just outside the riverside town of Evesham close to the popular village of Wickhamford. Evesham provides a whole range of services with both national and local chains. A stone’s throw from the property is the picturesque Cotswold village of Broadway with the commanding Broadway Tower. The rest of the North Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s country is located close by.

The property is situated in a rural location yet with excellent access to the main road network. The A46 gives good access to Cheltenham and Stratford upon Avon. The M5 and M40 motorway networks and mainline railway station at Evesham brings the towns and cities of the Midlands into close proximity.

LOT 1 (Pink on plan)

Field Farm house and The Old Granary Holiday Let Lot 2 Carver Knowles are delighted to bring to the market this 4 bedroom family home with garden and successfully run detached holiday let to the market.

Field Farm House

Field Farm house is a spacious two storey property benefitting from four good sized bedrooms. The property is in excellent internal condition with a light and airy feeling throughout.

Downstairs, the property benefits from a utility room, recently installed wet room, large kitchen / diner, dining room, large sitting room and conservatory.

The main kitchen / diner features a recently updated “L” shaped kitchen area with a comprehensive range of units and work surfaces with large windows which look out onto the garden, giving the room a bright and spacious feel. There is plenty of space for a large kitchen table for more day to day dining.

The large sitting room benefits from a southerly aspect and provides generous living space in conjunction with the adjoining dining room. Attached to the sitting room is a conservatory with direct access to the rear lawn.

Upstairs are four good sized bedrooms and a recently updated family bathroom with large walk in shower.

Outside

The house enjoys a large, enclosed, private garden as well as an outdoor covered swimming pool. In addition, a log cabin offers the possibility of a home office, games room or gym.

The Old Granary Holiday Let

The Granary is a recently converted one bedroomed holiday let. The property boasts a large open vaulted sitting room with log burner effect gas fire, kitchen diner, downstairs wet room, large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a walk-in dressing room.

The annual turn over of the holiday let is in the region of £10,000.

Outgoings

Council Tax: Field Farm – Band E – District Council Business Rates: The Old Granary – Rateable Value - £2,800

LOT 2 (Blue on plan)

Buildings and Approximately 29 Acres

Field Farm offers a range of former farm buildings now used for commercial lettings and storage as well as approximately 29 acres of agricultural land;

Buildings The farm yard features several barns previously used for agricultural purposes but now let out commercially (Unit numbers refer to planning consent numbers):

• Unit 1 – 1,925 sq ft – Pole Barn - Let • Unit 2 – 2,700 sq ft – Former pig housing - Let Field Area Area Use Number (Ha) (Ac) • Unit 3 – 1,090 sq ft – Former pig housing - Let 9033 1.30 3.21 Pasture, Track, • Unit 4 – 875 sq ft – Former pig housing – Let Pond • Unit 5 – 1,650 sq ft – Former pig housing – Let 7552 2.84 7.02 Arable 8964 2.57 6.35 Arable, • Unit 6 – 4,825 sq ft – Concrete framed former cattle sheds – In hand Orchard, Pond • Unit 6a/6b – 1,840 sq ft – Dilapidated red brick traditional building – In hand 0269 1.51 3.73 Arable • Unit 7 – 1,180 sq ft – Former pig housing – Let 0145 2.79 6.89 Arable 1357 1.00 2.47 Pasture • Unit 10 – 1,125 sq ft – Dutch barn portal shed – In hand 12.01 29.67 • Unit 11 – 1,405 sq ft – Steel portal shed – In hand • Unit 12 – 950 sq ft – Part concrete block dutch barn – In hand

• Units 13/14 – 1,890 sq ft – Portal framed storage sheds – In hand

In addition to the buildings, there is a significant yard area that is used to store caravans on an annual basis (currently 14 caravans). The current income from the lettings is approximately £27,000 pa. Further details of the lettings arrangements are available from the selling agent.

Units 1,2,3,4,5,7 and 12 have planning consent for change of use from agricultural use to light storage (W/02/0444/CU). Six of the commercial units are listed for Business Rates.

Agricultural Land The agricultural land comprises of approximately 22.5 acres of heavy arable land suitable for growing combineable crops; 4.5 acres of permanent pasture; 0.5 acres of old orchard; and approximately 1.5 acres of ponds, tracks and waste ground. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification maps.

The land and buildings offer significant potential for equestrian or amenity uses (subject to the necessary planning consents).

GENERAL INFORAMTION TENURE The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession where available on completion. ACCESS A right of access over the driveway coloured Orange on the plan is available and this FIXTURES AND FITTINGS shall be the principle access route to Lot 1 should the property be sold in separate lots. Any fixtures or fittings not mentioned in these particulars are excluded from the sale. Access for Lot 2 will be freehold but subject to a right of way to serve Field Farm Bungalow. VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Please contact Carver Knowles to arrange a SERVICES booking on 01684 853400.

The property benefits from mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and hot METHOD OF SALE water (holiday let - electric underfloor heating and water), telephone line, broadband The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. and private drainage systems. We understand fibre broadband should be available. ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING PLANNING Interested parties will be required to provide photographic ID and proof of address for Potential purchasers are invited to make their own investigations with the Local Anti Money Laundering checks prior to instructing solicitors. Planning Authority however we note the following relevant planning consents in respect of the property: VENDOR’S SOLICITORS

W/02/0444/CU – Change of use of farm buildings to light storage Harrison Clarke Rickerby’s Limited, 5 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JG W/12/02783/CU – Change of use and proposed conversion of existing barn to self- HEALTH AND SAFETY contained holiday cottage Please be aware of the potential hazards of the state of repair of the buildings and Local Planning Authority – Wychavon District Council – Tel 01386 565000 occupants of the commercial buildings. Please take extra care when making your inspection and ensure that children are supervised at all times. UPLIFT CLAUSE The property is to be sold with an Uplift Clause reserving the vendors a 25% share of any uplift in value attributable to a development for anything other than agricultural, equestrian or additional commercial uses (commercial development within the existing yard shall be excluded from the uplift clause) for a period of 20 years from the completion of the sale. “Development” shall include any scheme that would require planning consent, be carried out under Permitted Development rights or would be a Change of Use. Further details are available form the selling agent.

LANDS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and calculated by the vendor’s agents, however the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation.

RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes, whether referred to in the general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not and to the provision of any planning scheme of County or Local Authority.

Field Farm Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RP

Carver Knowles Business Park Strensham Worcester WR8 9JZ 01684 853400 [email protected]

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only through the sole agents Carver Knowles 01684 853400.

DIRECTIONS: From Evesham A46 / A44 roundabout: Head south east along the A44 for approximately 1 mile towards Broadway. Just as the dual carriageway finishes turn right onto the farm drive and take the left hand side access road to the property.

From Broadway: From the B4632 / A44 roundabout head north west towards Evesham. Follow the A44 for approximately 2.3 miles passing though Wickhamford. Just before the A44 turns into the dual carriageway turn left onto the farm drive and take the left hand side access road to the property.

PLEASE NOTE Neither Carver Knowles their clients nor any joint agents have tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in these firms’ employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

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